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🚀 Binance News Round-Up — What’s Hot Today (Aug 16, 2025)

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1. New MEME Token Launch & Trading Options

Useless Coin (USELESS) has officially been listed on Binance Alpha and will be tradable as a perpetual futures contract (USELESS/USDT) with up to 50× leverage, going live on August 15 at 12:15 UTC.

This launch comes as part of the ongoing expansion of Binance Futures offerings.

2. PublicAI (PUBLIC) Makes Alpha Debut

PublicAI (PUBLIC) is now trading on Binance Alpha as of August 15. Early users can claim a two-phase airdrop—starting with 240 Alpha Points required, dropping by 15 points per hour for 24 hours.

3. Upcoming Reservoir (DAM) Launch

Reservoir (DAM) trading opens on Binance Alpha on August 18 at 11:00 UTC, with a DAM/USDT perpetual contract launching later that day at 12:30 UTC, offering up to 50× leverage.

4. Loan & Collateral Updates on VIP Loan

Binance added TOWNS, PROVE, and RWUSD as new loanable and collateral assets on the VIP Loan platform, effective August 15.

5. Binance MENA Trading Challenge

From Aug 15 to Sept 15, MENA-region users—including those in Pakistan—can participate in the Binance Alpha Trading Challenge.

Share in 20,000 USDT worth of token vouchers by trading Alpha tokens and hitting volume thresholds.

6. Corporate Adoption of BNB

Companies from the biotech and semiconductor sectors—like Windtree Therapeutics, Nano Labs, and BNC—have started adding BNB to their corporate reserves, citing its performance and versatility.

7. BNB Price & Market Buzz

BNB has been trading between $800–$840, influenced by ETF speculation and treasury movements. Simultaneously, technical signals suggest the asset may face short-term volatility after recently hitting highs.

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